SyCo
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Spokane, WA
This is on my 98 XJ, with rear disc brake hardware from a ZJ. Issue with driver side rear.
Replaced a seized caliper today with a caliper from Napa. Installed the caliper and bled the brakes, but the brakes didn't "feel" right. Upon inspection, fluid was leaking from the threads of the bleeder port. Replaced the bleeder valve with another, same problem persisted. Replaced the Napa caliper with Duralast unit from AutoZone. Installed and bled the brakes, braking performance upon test drive felt better. Everything looked good upon visual inspection. Drove about 30 miles and stopped for gas, noticed some brake fluid around the threads of the bleeder port again. Wiped the area down, drove around the block while manipulating the brakes, checked the bleeder valve, and there was a tiny amount around the threads again. Brake pedal feels good, doesn't even drop to the floor where pushing down extremely hard. Brakes feel fine, but I'm concerned about the leak.
Has anyone had a problem like this before? It seems improbably that TWO calipers would be leaking from the same spot, but God hates me so I'm not gonna rule it out completely. Any ideas?
Replaced a seized caliper today with a caliper from Napa. Installed the caliper and bled the brakes, but the brakes didn't "feel" right. Upon inspection, fluid was leaking from the threads of the bleeder port. Replaced the bleeder valve with another, same problem persisted. Replaced the Napa caliper with Duralast unit from AutoZone. Installed and bled the brakes, braking performance upon test drive felt better. Everything looked good upon visual inspection. Drove about 30 miles and stopped for gas, noticed some brake fluid around the threads of the bleeder port again. Wiped the area down, drove around the block while manipulating the brakes, checked the bleeder valve, and there was a tiny amount around the threads again. Brake pedal feels good, doesn't even drop to the floor where pushing down extremely hard. Brakes feel fine, but I'm concerned about the leak.
Has anyone had a problem like this before? It seems improbably that TWO calipers would be leaking from the same spot, but God hates me so I'm not gonna rule it out completely. Any ideas?